World Cup Football 2010 South Africa

Johannesburg - JSC

Jozi, Jo'burg, eGoli, ... however you call it, it is the largest city in all of South Africa. Having built its fortune on precious stones and metals, this thriving metropolis will be the centrpoint for the world cup extravaganza. With three fiecely competitive local clubs in the Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows, the local support should be huge.

The stadium will be extensively upgraded in time for the world cup, when it will host the opening and final matches, among others.

Stadium Details

NameSoccer City Stadium (aka FNB Stadium)
Capacity104,000
Opened1987
Club(s) Kaizer Chiefs ((prior to world cup))

Matches in Johannesburg - JSC

Group Stage

  • Match 1. Friday 11th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 15:00 BST
    Group A Match
    South Africa 1–1 Mexico
    South Africa goal: Tshabalala (55′)
    Mexico goal: Márquez (79′)
    Coverage: ITV1

  • Match 9. Monday 14th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 12:30 BST
    Group E Match
    Netherlands 2–0 Denmark
    Netherlands goals: Agger (46′ own goal), Kuyt (85′)
    Coverage: ITV1

  • Match 20. Thursday 17th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 12:30 BST
    Group B Match
    Argentina 4–1 South Korea
    Argentina goals: Park Chu-young (16′ own goal), Higuaín (33′, 76′, 80′)
    South Korea goal: Lee Chung-yong (45′+1)
    Coverage: ITV

  • Match 29. Sunday 20th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 19:30 BST
    Group G Match
    Brazil 3–1 Côte d'Ivoire
    Brazil goals: Luís Fabiano (25′, 50′), Elano (62′)
    Côte d'Ivoire goal: Drogba (79′)
    Coverage: BBC1

  • Match 39. Wednesday 23rd June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 19:30 BST
    Group D Match
    Ghana 0–1 Germany
    Germany goal: Özil (60′)
    Coverage: ITV1

Round of 16

  • Match 52. Sunday 27th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 19:30 BST
    Round of 16
    Argentina 3–1 Mexico
    Argentina goals: Tevez (25′, 52′), Higuaín (33′)
    Mexico goal: Hernández (71′)
    Coverage: ITV1

Quarter Finals

  • Match 58. Friday 2nd July 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 19:30 BST
    Quarter Final
    Uruguay 1–1 Ghana after extra time
    Uruguay goal: Forlán (55′)
    Ghana goal: Muntari (45′+2)
    Uruguay won 4–2 on Penalties
    UruguayGhana
    PlayerOutcomeOutcomePlayer
    Forlán Score Score Gyan
    Victorino Score Score Appiah
    Scotti Score Miss John Mensah
    M. Pereira Miss Miss Adiyiah
    Abreu Score
    Coverage: ITV1

Final

  • Match 64. Sunday 11th July 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 19:30 BST
    Final
    Netherlands 0–1 Spain after extra time
    Spain goal: Iniesta (115′)
    Coverage: BBC1 (and ITV1)

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